Kairiru Island, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

A Kairiru Island female ancestor figure. Carved from hard wood, with a serious expression on her face, surmounted by a zoomorphic figure perched on her head. On her back shoulders there is a section of raised linear motif. We are not sure if this is a stand alone figure or due to the half animal perhaps taken from a larger carving. Blackened glossy patina, in excellent condition. Mid 20th Century. Custom mounted.

Height: 37 cm or 14.5 inches

Price: $1500.00 AUD